Palatial Penthouses

HAUTE LIVING

Metro Vancouver Condo Guide - Sept - Oct 2010
by Tracy Rayson

When cloud nine is your neighbour you know you've reached the top - literally and symbolically. Call them "sky homes" if you will, because more often than not, they soar to sky-kissing heights with unobstructed views, boldly punctuating the skyline wherever they are built, and not to mention the sky's the limit when it comes to their sensational features. Call them by their more familiar name,the "penthouse," and either way it conveys the same message - it's the pinnacle of luxury, prestige and privacy.

Perhaps the most iconic of all living spaces largely associated with the moneyed elite, purchasing a penthouse is a lifestyle that customarily attracts the empty nester, urban professional or affluent baby boomer. It is an architectural expression of unsurpassable success and an equal level of personal achievement. These homes come with their own set of bragging rights with features and amenities most only dream of. There is the rooftop patio, concierge, doorman, high-end appliance packages, spa and fitness facilities, valet or secure underground parking, and expansive terraces to entertain and soak up endless sunsets, just to name a few.

Condo Guide looks at six diverse penthouse homes, each luxuriously appointed and situated in various vantage points of Metro Vancouver, touting their own style and remarkably unique offerings.

AFFINITY

PROJECT LOCATION 2200 and 2238 Douglas Rd., Burnaby
NEIGHBORHOOD In the heart of the Brentwood neighbourhood, a few blocks from Holdom SkyTrain station
SALES CENTRE 5695 Lougheed Hwy. (at Holdom)
HOURS Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday to Thursday
TELEPHONE 604.453.5893
WEB affinitybybosa.com
PROJECT SIZE Two towers of 24 and 29 storeys
RESIDENCE SIZE Two, two-storey penthouse units per tower; two-bedroom/den
PRICES Priced from $1,075,000
DEVELOPER Bosa Development Corp.

DESIGNER INTERIORS

>> Hard-wearing laminate wood flooring in the living, dining, kitchen, den and entry areas
>> Indoor gas fireplace with concrete fireplace surround, stylishly lit with a light fixture
>> Contemporary-style 100 per cent nylon carpeting in each bedroom
>> Designer colour schemes, wenge or graphite, created for Bosa by Cristina Oberti
>> Forced air conditioning for year-round comfort

GOURMET KITCHENS

>> Contemporary laminate cabinets and under-cabinet lighting
>> Luxurious granite countertops
>> Glass mosaic backsplash
>> Stainless steel appliance package includes Maytag and Samsung products

BATHROOMS

>> Kohler package; faucets, fixtures and dual-flush water-conservation toilets
>> Chic granite countertops and undermount sinks

>> Modern laminate wood-grain cabinets
>> Porcelain tiling and ensuite bathtub and shower surround; soaker tub

AMENITIES

>> Fully equipped exercise facility with change rooms
>> Spacious, beautifully appointed social lounge with kitchen for entertaining
>> An artfully designed Zen garden
>> A tree-lined rooftop garden

"Affinity's penthouse suites soar over the Brentwood neighbourhood of North Burnaby, providing the homes with ample light and spectacular views that vary from Mount Baker to the North Shore Mountains. Affinity's spacious 1,795-sq.-ft. penthouses are competitively priced and hard to beat for the quality of product that's being offered here."
Cameron McNeill, president of MAC Marketing Solutions

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